Remote Controller: Lead Client Financials & Close

Amerit Consulting; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerit Consulting is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead client accounting for a portfolio, owning the close, financial reporting, and risk management. You will manage onshore and offshore teams, deliver accurate financials on time, and establish robust processes with clear owners.

You will drive SOPs, dashboards, and client communication while ensuring GAAP compliance and high integrity throughout the engagement, including audits and tax support.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 to 3 years as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or in a role with comparable ownership of close and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple client or entity priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Strong client-facing communication and executive presence, including the ability to explain accounting issues, risks, and recommendations clearly to non-accountants.
• Experience working with mid-market and smaller companies.
• Must have experience handling multiple clients simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close and reporting calendar for assigned clients.
• Review and approve timely, accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other reporting.
• Review general ledger and financial statement variance analyses, ensuring the team identifies root causes and recommends corrective action.
• Direct, coach, and review the work of staff accountants and offshore resources; set clear instructions and deadlines.
• Coordinate complete, organized accounting support for audits, tax preparation, lenders, due diligence, and other third-party requests.
• Maintain and continuously improve close checklists, SOPs, recurring deliverable calendars, and system workflows.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

QuickBooks Online

Client communication

Leadership

Multi-client management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

CPA or CMA a plus

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

ChatGPT

Job description

Amerit Consulting is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead client accounting for a portfolio, owning the close, financial reporting, and risk management. You will manage onshore and offshore teams, deliver accurate financials on time, and establish robust processes with clear owners.

You will drive SOPs, dashboards, and client communication while ensuring GAAP compliance and high integrity throughout the engagement, including audits and tax support.